Monday, December 23, 2013

Nursery Design Series: Little Night Owl

This week we'll be featuring our last parent-designed nursery, one that is sure to inspire you! Jacquie created this adorable, budget-friendly and functional nursery for new baby boy!

About a year
and a half ago, my husband and I moved out of New York City to the suburbs of
Pennsylvania. Although we miss so many things about NYC, one thing a house in
the suburbs offers that a New York City apartment does not is SPACE! We had a
whole empty room that was all ready to be turned into a nursery!

When I
started designing the nursery, all I knew was that I wanted a calm, clean look
with white furniture. I started with the crib and really loved the mid-century
modern design. I was initially drawn to the Oeuf
Sparrow Crib, but after doing some research and
reading lots of reviews, I decided on the Babyletto
Hudson crib…the same design for a fraction of
the price! I also liked that it converts into both a toddler bed (rail
included) and daybed. For bedding I went with the Owls
design from Dwell Studio, which inspired somewhat of an
owl theme for the nursery. (I am still waiting on the blue crib skirt from
Dwell to complete the set, which is on back order until February!)

The walls of
the room were already painted this color ("Macadamia" from
Sherwin-Williams). I would have loved to paint the walls a different color to
match the nursery, but we decided it wasn't worth it in a rental home. For
artwork, I turned to AllPosters.com. After looking all over the internet for owl-themed art,
I decided to go for a different look on the walls. My husband and I love all
animals and want to instill that same love in our children, so I chose these
animal prints by Andy Warhol, one of my favorite New York artists.

One of my
and my husband's favorite stories is The Little Prince. I can't wait to read it
to our son and teach him its valuable life lessons. I found this great print of
one of the illustrations from the book, also from AllPosters.com.

Lastly, I found the white porcelain owls for the
bookshelf, and my good friend (and author of this blog!!) sent me the colorful owl bookends as a baby gift, which go perfectly in the room!

Jacquie, I absolutely love the theme of this room, and especially the artwork you chose. Such a clean, lively space!

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About Me

Full time Mommy, Part time Lawyer. I'm a court-appointed lawyer in Family Court, working with low income New Yorkers and their families in crisis. Our older daughter, little J, is an active, adorable and curious toddler. We recently expanded our family to include another baby girl, who is the cuddliest little cupcake. Things have been hectic at home, but I try to find time for cooking, reading, traveling and entertaining whenever I can. I am a vegetarian and love to find great vegetarian dishes, both to make at home and to try at one of NYC's fabulous restaurants. I love fashion but not as much as I love organizing. My husband and I met at an NYC bar, and this city has played a big part in our relationship and our life. This blog chronicles the daily adventures of being a new mom in this big city.